Our arrival at the beautiful Fairmont Copley Plaza was enthusiastically greeted by Carly, the attractive raven-haired hotel ambassador. Sadly she soon got bored with our company, and returned to her basket in the corner of the lobby.
For this was an ambassador of the black labrador variety who can be booked out for walks and takes part in children’s storytelling events. Her predecessor Catie, now retired, even has her own book: Catie Copley, a children’s book inspired by the adventure of the hotel’s resident canines. A ‘pawtographed’ copy can be purchased at the Fairmont Store. Greetings by happy Canine Ambassadors really do make for the best kind of hotel welcome!
There has been a recent extensive renovation of the hotel’s 383 guest rooms and suites, ballrooms and public spaces with the addition of a rooftop health club, so the Fairmont Copley Plaza is shining brighter than ever.
The hotel itself has been a symbol of Boston’s rich history and elegance since its gala opening in 1912. Designed by Henry Hardenbergh, the same architect as The Plaza in New York, the hotel is one of America’s Grande Dames. Centrally located in Back Bay, the Fairmont Copley Plaza is just steps away from many historic sites, including Newbury Street, Boston’s most exclusive shopping area.
There really is no other place to stay in Boston.
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CELLOPHANELAND* were guests of Fairmont Hotels.
Images by CELLOPHANELAND* and Fairmont Copley Plaza.